(A) For certain two-syllable words used as both nouns and verbs,
stress nouns on the first syllable, and verbs on the
second syllable.

Noun Verb
Example 1. record record The bank recorded a new record yesterday.
2. present present He presented his wife with a beautiful present.
3. conduct conduct They're conducting a study into his conduct.
4. suspect suspect The suspect was suspected of robbing the bank.
5. desert desert The desert is so dry that it is usually deserted.